What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Paris?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Paris is to rideshare which costs €33 and takes 6h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Paris?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Paris is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €110 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Basel to Paris?

The distance between Basel and Paris is 521 km. The road distance is 482.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Paris without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Paris without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €110 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Paris?

The train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyon takes 3h 4m including transfers and departs four times a week.

Where do I catch the Basel to Paris bus from?

Basel to Paris bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Paris train from?

Basel to Paris train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Paris?

The best way to get from Basel to Paris is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €110 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Euroairport FR, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 53m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €350 and takes 4h 6m.

Where does the Basel to Paris bus arrive?

Basel to Paris bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Paris train arrive?

Basel to Paris train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Paris is 482 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Basel to Paris.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Paris?

Book your Basel to Paris train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Paris?

Book your Basel to Paris bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 23541+ hotels available in Paris.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Paris?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Paris. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Basel to Paris - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Paris by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3h 4m
€110–180
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Parisrideshare 481.8 km
6h 34m
€33
Bus via Basel Euroairport FR
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Parisbus FlixBus N199
8h 53m
€43–74
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
4h 6m
€125–346
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h
€45–85
Drive 482.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pariscar 482.1 km
5h 49m
€84–122
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
5h 25m
€137–415

Basel to Paris by train (TGV)

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3h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 521.1 km
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Paris, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyon 4 times a week. Tickets cost €110–180 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Paris twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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